Maintaining Your Crokinole Board
So maybe you are looking to speed up your board or you just want to maintain the health of your board over the long term. Either way we can help you out!
First, let's keep the surface of the board clean.
There will be a small build-up of oil, dust, and dirt accumulating on the playing surface over time and the best way to handle that is with a damp microfiber or cotton cloth. Even a clean pair of old holey socks will do. See, we all knew you kept those for a good reason after all!
There will be a small build-up of oil, dust, and dirt accumulating on the playing surface over time and the best way to handle that is with a damp microfiber or cotton cloth. Even a clean pair of old holey socks will do. See, we all knew you kept those for a good reason after all!
Speed-Up the Playing Surface
Beyond cloth and water, these are the products we are currently recommending.
Spray wax is the easiest form of polishing up your surface for keeping play slick after many games. Paste wax, like classic Turtle brand, lasts a bit longer but also requires more arm muscle. Currently Turtle Quick Wax is what we pre-wax with before shipping any BrownCastle board and what we most commonly use before playing because it is so fast and easy to apply. You can also use the microfiber after to give your discs a little rub but waxing your discs is not necessary or recommended.
You don't need to polish your board with every game but we do recommend it on a regular basis depending on the amount of play time your board is seeing. Good rule of thumb, if you notice the discs not gliding as smooth, give the board a buff. If you notice the discs getting 'stuck', you likely have residue wax that just needs wiped off. Then give the board a few minutes to sit before playing.
With any of the products, you'll simply apply the wax around the board, wait one minute and buff off clean. If you notice some hazy areas after polishing, continue gently buffing the area until it clears up.
Spray wax is the easiest form of polishing up your surface for keeping play slick after many games. Paste wax, like classic Turtle brand, lasts a bit longer but also requires more arm muscle. Currently Turtle Quick Wax is what we pre-wax with before shipping any BrownCastle board and what we most commonly use before playing because it is so fast and easy to apply. You can also use the microfiber after to give your discs a little rub but waxing your discs is not necessary or recommended.
You don't need to polish your board with every game but we do recommend it on a regular basis depending on the amount of play time your board is seeing. Good rule of thumb, if you notice the discs not gliding as smooth, give the board a buff. If you notice the discs getting 'stuck', you likely have residue wax that just needs wiped off. Then give the board a few minutes to sit before playing.
With any of the products, you'll simply apply the wax around the board, wait one minute and buff off clean. If you notice some hazy areas after polishing, continue gently buffing the area until it clears up.
Gliss Powder / Shuffleboard Wax
While it isn't necessary for play (and Megan finds it rather messy), many players do enjoy using this extra accessory - especially if you are used to tournament play. We offer bottles of gliss powder from a reputable US manufacturer in an easy to use shaker bottle that stores right in your Padded Carry Case.
For the gliss 'wax' note that this isn't wax at all. You'll sprinkle it in your gutter and gently rub your discs over it before shooting to create an air pocket that allows them to easily glide across to the opposite side of the board on those hard to reach shots. Instruct players to not apply above-down pressure on their discs or put it on the surface of the board- other than what arrives there naturally from use.
Using a powder won't clean up or wax your board but if you have trouble getting discs to glide, the added component will change your flicking affect.For the gliss 'wax' note that this isn't wax at all. You'll sprinkle it in your gutter and gently rub your discs over it before shooting to create an air pocket that allows them to easily glide across to the opposite side of the board on those hard to reach shots. Instruct players to not apply above-down pressure on their discs or put it on the surface of the board- other than what arrives there naturally from use.
Get New Discs
Your discs are going to see a lot of play and over time they will show some wear- unless you go with our resin designs. Our glazed discs do offer an extra protective coating to help maintain color in the long run. However, there is no paint that will last forever. So when the time comes, retire your veteran discs and pick up a new set. Alternatively, if you are a little crafty get some paint and touch them up with a new coat. Be wary of applying waxes or polishes directly to discs that may interact with paint.
Resin discs will offer life long longevity without wear from usual play. They are about 1.5x heavier than traditional wood so you don't want to mix disc types. In addition to the enduring nature of this material, they give your game a bit more audible fun with a true 'clack' of playing pieces, much like pool.
Storage
Store your board in the carrying bag which can lay flat, be hung, or sit upright against a wall. This will keep extra dust off, pesky finger prints, wear from natural sun and of course the occasional oops when something slips from the hand. The outer pockets will allow you to keep your crokinole accessories all in one place. If you are traveling with the board, be sure not to leave it in extreme heat or extreme cold for long periods of time-like the trunk of a vehicle.
If you'd like to display it like a work of art, you can do that on your wall too with our hanger system!
If you'd like to display it like a work of art, you can do that on your wall too with our hanger system!
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